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Port services in Santa Marta

In Santa Marta, Colombia’s deep-water port, we provide accurate shipping reports for your vessel, regardless of its draft.

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Port Profile

Santa Marta at a glance

Santa Marta · SMR

LocationA natural bay in the northern part of the department of Magdalena.
TypeDeep-water port with a natural draft and no need for dredging.
DraftOne of the largest in the country; it accommodates large vessels.
CargoCoal, containers, general cargo, and bulk cargo.

Operations and Clients

TypeDeep-water port
RouteThe Americas · Europe · Asia
ClientsShipowners, shipping companies, charterers, agencies, supercargoes
Bilingual (Spanish/English) 24/7 operations Port B2B
Available services

What we do at Santa Marta

01 Bunkering Survey

Bunkering Survey (On / Off Hire)

Onboard fuel measurement upon delivery and redelivery of the vessel, with a record of quantities.

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02 Cargo Inspection / Hold Condition

Cargo and Hold Inspection

Condition and damage to the cargo and inspection of the condition of the holds, with photographic evidence.

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03 Crane Operator

Crane Operator

Certified crane operators for safe and continuous loading and unloading operations.

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04 Deck Agent / Ship Agent Colombia

Deck Agent

Your representative on board. Liaison between the vessel, the terminal, and the agency, with real-time reporting.

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05 Draft Survey

Draft Survey

Weight of bulk cargo per draft reading, with a certificate of quantity.

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06 Hold Cleaning

Hold Cleaning

Coordination and supervision of hold cleaning to prepare the vessel for the next cargo.

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07 Marine & Port Solutions

Maritime and Port Solutions

Comprehensive, customized solutions for maritime and port operations in the Colombian Caribbean.

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08 P&I Correspondent

P & I

Handling of P&I claims and damage surveys, acting as a port correspondent in the event of claims.

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09 Port Captain

Port Captain

Technical supervision of onboard operations, representing the interests of the shipowner or charterer.

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10 Special Transport & Husbandry

Special Transportation and Husbandry

Comprehensive logistical support during port calls.

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11 Stevedores / Stevedoring

Stevedores (Loading and Unloading)

Stevedoring crews for loading, unloading, and storage, ready when the ship docks.

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12 Tally / Daily Report

Tally and Daily Report

Certified count of each unit loaded and unloaded, with a daily productivity report.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Operate in Santa Marta

Essential information before coordinating a ship’s arrival. If your situation is different, please let us know the port and the estimated date.

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What services do you provide in Santa Marta?
Blue Sea’s twelve services: shipping agency services, draft survey, cargo inspection, port captain services, stevedoring, and more, with bilingual reporting.
Can you handle deep-draft vessels in Santa Marta?
Yes. Santa Marta is a deep-water port; we coordinate the operations of large vessels with real-time reporting.
How do I request a quote for Santa Marta?
Send us the port and ETA via the form or WhatsApp, and we’ll confirm availability and scope of services.
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